Apply Online

You can apply for a security business licence online. Visit BCeID and create an account. Once you have created an account, send an email requesting a subscription code to sgspdsec@gov.bc.ca. Include your:

Business’s name;

Manager’s name and contact information; and

The email address to send the code to.

After receiving your subscription code, you may log in and complete an application.

Complete the Authorized Credit Card Usage Form (PDF) to use Visa or MasterCard to pay the licensing fee or enclose a money order or bank-issued certified cheque payable to the Minister of Finance with your application. (Do not send cash. Personal or business cheques and debit-credit cards are not accepted.)

You should receive your licence within 30 business days of the Registrar receiving your application provided there are no problems with it.

Withdrawing your Application

Your criminal record check will begin as soon as the Registrar receives your application and payment. If after submitting your application you decide you no longer want a licence, you must contact the Registrar's office to withdraw your application. Your application fee cannot be returned.

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